Audit Manager - Insurance and Banking

About the role

The Weaver Experience is a full-service national accounting, advisory, and consulting firm. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Audit Manager to join our Banking and Insurance practice within the Financial Services group. This role involves serving as a key member of audit engagement teams delivering high-quality assurance services to insurance companies, banks, credit unions, and specialty finance institutions. Responsibilities include managing the day-to-day execution of complex financial services audits, mentoring and developing Associates, Senior Associates, and Supervisors, and collaborating closely with Partners on client service, project management, and business development.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex financial services audits
• Mentor and develop Associates, Senior Associates, and Supervisors
• Collaborate with Partners on client service, project management, and business development
• Project-manage audit engagements including planning, risk assessment, scoping, staffing, budgeting, and timeline management
• Evaluate design and operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR)
• Supervise Senior Associates and Associates and review their work for completeness, accuracy, and technical proficiency

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• Active CPA license
• 5+ years of public accounting experience, with a focus on financial services audit clients — specifically insurance companies and/or banking/lending institutions
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP) as they apply to property & casualty and/or life insurance companies, including familiarity with statutory financial reporting, the Model Audit Rule, and state insurance department regulatory requirements
• Experience with or strong exposure to banking regulatory frameworks, including FDICIA compliance, NCUA requirements for credit unions, or similar regulatory environments for alternative or specialty financing entities
• Demonstrated understanding of key financial services audit areas, including one or more of the following: Insurance: Loss reserves (including IBNR), premium revenue recognition, claims processing and liabilities, reinsurance, and policy liabilities; Banking: Allowance for credit losses (CECL), loan portfolio analysis, deposit operations, interest rate risk, and capital/liquidity considerations

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Accounting or related field
• Experience serving clients across multiple financial services sub-sectors (e.g., both insurance and banking, or banking and specialty/alternative lending)
• Familiarity with SOX/ICFR requirements for public company financial services clients
• Exposure to HUD audits, agreed-upon procedures, or other regulatory engagements common to financial institutions
• Strong relationship management and practice development skills, with an ability to identify opportunities to expand services to existing clients
• Proven ability to manage, mentor, and develop staff in a team-oriented environment
• Demonstrated independent thinking and sound professional judgment on complex or non-routine accounting and auditing matters
• Proven ability to attract and service new clients and expand services to existing clients

Benefits

Weaver offers a competitive compensation package, including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position being $120,000 to $160,000. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, skills, certifications, and geographical location. In addition to compensation packages, Weaver provides health benefits such as medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Weaver also supports its employees by offering flexible scheduled time off (STO), minimum of 56 hours of sick and safe leave, 11 holidays, and 2 scheduled recharge days! Weaver also offers in-house CPE and learning opportunities through its internal Learning & Development department. WeaverLEAD is an internal leadership coaching program designed to train leaders to support other leaders at every level of the organization. Weaver is committed to investing in the strength of its team and fostering a safe and inclusive work environment that celebrates each individual’s unique qualities.